A better way to think of the Hong Kong Market in the current cycle is that it has both US & China's economic headwinds and requires sharply lower rates and currency to correct macro imbalances.
HKMA should be cutting interest rates, but it cannot do so due to the currency peg.
Over the last 12-18 months, Hong Kong developers have enjoyed stability in expectations of reopening borders, investment demand, strong balance sheet compared to mainland developers, and low funding costs (HIBOR). These tailwinds are now headwinds.
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